Health Services
The Health Services office is located in the Sport, Recreation, and Fitness Center. Service is provided by a registered nurse, who also has a Masters degree in Exercise Physiology. The focus of the Health Services office is on health promotion, disease prevention and holistic health. Bellarmine staff, faculty, and students, both residents and commuters, may use any of the services offered. Wellness programs are offered during the academic year and may fulfill some of the EDGE Co-Curricular requirements.
Use of the health services office is completely voluntary. Bellarmine University follows HIPPA regulations. All health records are confidential and, except in cases specified by law, may not be disclosed except when authorized by the student. Health records are retained for 1 year after the student leaves the university. If not picked up by the student, they are then destroyed as per HIPPA guidelines.
Services Provided
- Physical
assessment, including blood pressure, temperature, cholesterol, blood
sugar, body fat, strep tests, etc.
- Referral to
physicians and clinics for medical treatment if desired or necessary
- Over the
counter medication, if requested
- Wellness,
diet, exercise, health information and counseling
- Allergy
antigen injections (specific physician orders are required, please
contact the Director of Health Services in advance for complete details)
- Vaccines
including: Help B, tetanus, HPV, MMR (measles/mumps/rubella),
meningitis & flu (fall semester only)
- Emergency
response on campus
- Please call
the office if you need a service not listed
Services offered are free or require a nominal fee only.